Slender sole

Slender sole

Slender sole (Lyopsetta exilis) is a species of flatfish in the family Pleuronectidae. It is native to the northern Pacific Ocean, particularly in the coastal waters of North America and Asia.

Pronunciation

Slender sole: /ˈslɛndər soʊl/

Etymology

The term "slender sole" is derived from the Latin words slendere meaning "thin" and solea meaning "sandal", referring to the thin, flat body of the fish resembling the sole of a sandal.

Description

The slender sole is a small, thin flatfish with a maximum length of about 30 cm. It has a small mouth and eyes on the right side of its body. The color of the body is typically brownish or grayish, with darker spots.

Habitat and Distribution

The slender sole is found in the northern Pacific Ocean, from the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands to Baja California, Mexico. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of 18 to 1,200 meters.

Diet

The diet of the slender sole consists mainly of small invertebrates, including crustaceans, worms, and mollusks.

Related Terms

• Flatfish
• Pleuronectidae
• Pacific Ocean
• Bering Sea
• Aleutian Islands
• Baja California
• Invertebrates
• Crustaceans
• Worms
• Mollusks

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Slender sole
• Wikipedia's article - Slender sole

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